the internet = a world of opportunities look what’s at your fingertips a way to communicate with...

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The Internet = A World of Opportunities

Look what’s at your fingertips

A way to communicate with friends, family, + colleagues

Access to information and entertainment

A means to learn, meet people, and explore

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Leading Internet Risks and Threats

To PC Security

Viruses

Worms

Trojan Horses

Spyware

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Online Security Versus Online Safety Security: We must secure our computers with technology in the same way that we secure the doors to our offices

Safety: We must act in ways that protect us against the risks and threats that come with Internet use

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Viruses/WormsSoftware programs designed to invade your computer, and copy, damage or delete your data

Trojan HorsesViruses that pretend to be programs that help you while destroying your data and damaging your computer

SpywareSoftware that secretly watches and records your online activities or send you endless pop-up ads

Leading Threats to PC Security

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Steps You Can Take

Your computer1. Turn on an

Internet firewall

2. Keep your operating system up to date

3. Install and maintain anti-virus software

4. Install and maintain anti-spyware software

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Take Steps to Help Protect Information

Practice Internet behavior that lowers your risk

Manage your business information carefully

Use technology to reduce nuisances, and raise the alarm when appropriate

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Delete Spam without Opening It

Never reply to spam

Technology can help you identify spam so you can delete it

Many Internet providers delete it for you

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Use Strong Passwords

Keep passwords private and create ones that are hard to “crack”

Never share your passwords with friends or be tricked into giving them away

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Turn on an Internet firewall

Keep your operating system up to date

Install and maintain antivirus software

Install and maintain antispyware software

Four Steps To Protect Your Computer

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Turn on an Internet Firewall

An Internet firewall is like a moat around a castle, creating a barrier between your computer and the Internet

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Keep Your Operating System Updated

Install all security updates as soon as they are available

Automatic updates provide the best protection

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Install Antivirus Software

Anti-virus software can detect and destroy computer viruses before they can cause damage

Just like flu shots, for anti-virus software to be effective, you must keep it up to dateDon’t let it expire

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Install And Maintain Antispyware Software

Use anti-spyware software so unknown people cannot lurk on your computer and potentially steal your information

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Other Ways to Protect Your PC

1. Back up your files regularly

2. Think before you click

3. Read website privacy statements

4. Close pop-ups using the red “X”

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Other Ways to Protect Your PC

Back up your files regularly

Think before you click

Read website privacy statements

Close pop-ups using red “X”

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Back Up Your Files

Save to CD or DVD

Use a Web-based backup service

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Think Before You Click

Don’t open e-mail attachments unless you know what they contain and who sent them

Only download files from websites you trust

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Close Pop-ups Using Red “X”

Always use the red “X” in the corner of a pop-up screen

Never click “yes,” “accept” or even “cancel”, because it could be a trick that installs software on your PC

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How does Microsoft Help Improve Security and Safety?

By developing software products and tools that increase security and safety, helping people minimize their risk online and make informed choices

By providing useful guidance that helps people understand risks and what actions they should take

Protectinformation

Protectyour computer

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For More Information

www.microsoft.com/protect

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www.getnetwise.org

www.microsoft.com/athome/security

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